Asked by Jessica Tufts on Apr 28, 2024

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In volatile markets, dynamic hedging may be difficult to implement because

A) prices move too quickly for effective rebalancing.
B) as volatility increases, historical deltas are too low.
C) price quotes may be delayed so that correct hedge ratios cannot be computed.
D) volatile markets may cause trading halts.
E) All of the options are correct.

Dynamic Hedging

A strategy of managing risk that involves adjusting the number of derivatives used as financial instruments in proportion to the changing value of the underlying asset.

Volatile Markets

Financial markets that are characterized by rapid and significant changes in prices.

Rebalancing

Realigning the proportions of assets in a portfolio as needed.

  • Understand the concepts of dynamic hedging and its challenges in volatile markets.
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Dumilde AssuncaoMay 03, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Dynamic hedging in volatile markets faces challenges such as rapid price movements that hinder effective rebalancing, outdated historical deltas due to increased volatility, delayed price quotes affecting the computation of correct hedge ratios, and potential trading halts caused by the volatility.